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A Guide to Securing Your Van

October 14th, 2011

Depending upon your business type you will often need to use a vehicle on a day to day basis, this means that you will often have expensive tools or related items retaining to your work needs inside it. Ensuring that you have the best type of security installed in your vehicle means you can rest assured that your equipment is as safe as possible.

Of course, you may already have some of the best possible security options already, but chances are that with technology and engineering advances happening at such a fast pace you may already be behind in security features.

Listed here are just some items and systems that you can either fit yourself with ease or have professionally installed, all of which will help you to keep your possessions and equipment much safer when you are away from your vehicle.

Bulkheads are very large steel plates that are installed behind a vans driver and passenger sheets. You can find a range of differing types and styles, many of which differ due to factors such as visibility, variations include Perspex windows or hole punched designs. Bulkheads are an expensive option due to the amount of work that goes into installing them as they are individually made to suit the interior of your vehicles dimensions. They also have a variety of other uses and benefits; they not only protect your cargo from thieves by disallowing entry via the driving cab but can also protect passengers from shifting loads during transit.
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Going Green With Luxury Conversion Vans

October 14th, 2011

A luxury conversion van can be a relatively inexpensive, yet green method for an entrepreneur to start a profitable business venture without incurring an immense amount of debt. For example, in areas that are a considerable distance from a major airport, a luxury van could be a viable alternative for business travelers, particularly when fuel prices are close to an all-time high.

Since every company and every business person is very concerned with the most productive use of their time, a custom luxury van conversion that offers state-of-the-art office amenities could be a major selling point for a budding entrepreneur.

There are many companies that offer competitive prices on luxury van conversions that are sophisticated and luxurious, yet have economical highway ratings for fuel consumption. Many vehicles can comfortably seat up to 18 people, which can decrease the carbon footprint that those individuals would make if each were to transport him or herself to the nearest major airport, for instance.
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The History of the VW Camper Van

October 14th, 2011

It’s hard to believe that the Volkswagen camper van has been around for 60 years, but it first appeared in 1950 and it is still going strong. There were only two models of the VW at the beginning, and these were the famous Beetle and the Minibus.

Taking on America

Long before the Japanese imports made it to the U.S., VW was a hit with the American buying public. The camper van was arguably the first international automobile to claim America’s interest. It was the father of mini vans and also the conversion vans of today.

The design intent of the VW camper van was to sleep two children and two adults. The idea of the rear motor helped to give quieter transport for the front seat riders and to bolster the traction of the rear tires of the lightweight vehicle. Early models did not have the conveniences of some of the newer models such as kitchenettes, RV hookups, running water, and electrical outlets.

Who’s Behind the Wheel?

The recognized creator of the VW camper is Ben Pon, whose sketch was the basis for the mini van. The first one was called the Type T2 Transporter, and each successive one to his design has had an incrementally higher number.

T5 is the latest. Pon’s design made van ownership more affordable for everyone and filled a need for an economical vehicle that could be used commercially by many different trades, such as food delivery and construction.
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